Major-General Oliver Nugent : The Irishman who led the Ulster Division in the Great War.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Perry, Nicholas.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nugent, Oliver, 1860-1926.

Nugent, Oliver.

Great Britain. Army. Division, 36th.

Great Britain.

Generals--Ireland--Biography.

Generals.

Ireland.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (359 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Major-General Oliver Nugent

Place of Publication:

Belfast : Ulster Historical Foundation, 2020.

Summary:

Oliver Nugent, Ireland's longest-serving divisional commander of the Great War, led the Ulster Division on the western front from 1915 to 1918.

Contents:

Intro

Title

Copyright

Contents

Introduction

Acknowledgements

Note on Oliver Nugent's Papers

Glossary

1. Imperial Warrior: The Nugents, the Irish gentry and the British army, 1860-1900

2. Conflicted Soldier: Defending Cavan and protecting Hull, 1901-April 1915

3. Learning the Ropes: Integrating the New Armies, May-August 1915

4. Divisional Commander: Politics and professionalism in the Ulster Division, September 1915-June 1916

5. Sacrifice on the Somme: Operational failure, reputational triumph, July 1916

6. Manpower and Politics: Recruitment and trench warfare, August 1916-March 1917

7. Wearing Out: The Irish Divisions, attrition and the limits of partnership, April-August 1917

8. New Ways of War: Cambrai and the birth of military modernity, September 1917-February 1918

9. Kaiserschlacht: The German spring offensive and the crisis in command, March-May 1918

10. Staying On: India, Ireland and the crisis of empire, June 1918-May 1926

11. Conclusion

Annex A: Order of Battle

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781909556980

190955698X

OCLC:

1224020053